The Reign of Andrew Jackson

Chronicles of America #20

by Frederic Austin Ogg

Among the thousands of stout-hearted British subjects who decided to try their fortune in the Western World after the signing of the Peace of Paris in 1763 was one Andrew Jackson, a Scotch-Irish Presbyterian of the tenant class, sprung from a family long resident in or near the quaint town of Carrickfergus, on the northern coast of Ireland, close by the newer and more progressive city of Belfast.

Genres: History, Biography, Politics

124 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1919

About the author

Historian and political scientist, was born in Solsberry, Indiana, the son of William R. Ogg and Sarah S. Law, farmers. The family later moved to Greencastle, Indiana, so that Ogg could attend college at DePauw University. He graduated in 1899 and earned a master’s degree from Indiana University in 1900. Ogg began his teaching career in Indianapolis at the Manual Training High School. He married Emma Virginia Perry in 1903; they had no children. He completed his thesis, “Slave Property as an Issue in Anglo-American Diplomacy, 1782–1828,” and received a Ph.D. in history from Harvard University in 1908.

As a distinguished scholar of political science, Ogg authored over 20 volumes, many of which were core curriculum in this field of study. He also served as editor of the American Political Science Review from 1926 to 1949 and in 1941, was named President of the American Political Science Association.

Reviews

[Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short but sweet read on Jackson. It hits on all of the major topics of his presidency. I highly recommend it. Full of information and detail despite its short read.

[John Venable · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wasn't a fan of Andrew Jackson before I read this, this didn't change my mind much. Interesting to read a book that was this old (written 1919). Good coverage of AJ though.

[Markhiller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting sotry though not my favorite writing style.